Best Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipes

JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

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What do you get when you combine a jalapeno popper and a classic burger? This fantastic recipe! It takes the essential components of a popper and encases them in a juicy patty for a burst of flavor in every bite. -Jo Davison, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds ground beef
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
3/4 cup guacamole

Steps:

Brush jalapenos with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. When cool enough to handle, finely chop. In a small bowl, combine the bacon, cream cheese and jalapeno until blended., In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, lemon pepper, pepper and paprika. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 thin patties. Spoon bacon mixture onto center of 4 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with pepper jack cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879 calories, Fat 58g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 1715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 59g protein.

JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

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Make and share this Jalapeno Popper Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 -2 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeded,to taste (you can add more if you like 'em HOT)

Steps:

Mix meat, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 12 thin patties, each about 4 inches in diameter.
Mix the cream cheese, ancho chili powder, cumin, dried onion, and minced jalapeno.
Top 6 patties with the cheese mixture, spreading it to within 1/2-inch of the edge (if the mixture is difficult to spread, try heating in the microwave for about 15 seconds).
Cover each patty with one of the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges well.
Broil or grill the patties (4 inches from the heat), turning only once if possible, until preferred doneness and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Low-carb serving: top with a bit of grated cheddar, guacamole, and enjoy!
High-carb serving: eat with a bun and other condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 386.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.4